@dr.zac.spiritos: 🛏️ A weird but effective POTS trick: Elevate the head of your bed by 4–6 inches. Not just your pillow — the entire bed frame. Why it works: When you sleep flat, your body shifts blood toward the chest and head, tricking your kidneys into thinking you’re fluid-overloaded. This leads to more salt and water being lost overnight — making you wake up dehydrated and more symptomatic. How to do it: Put 4–6 inch risers or sturdy blocks under the legs at the head of the bed. Or use a long wedge under the mattress to create a gentle incline. The key is to tilt the whole body — not just your head. It’s simple, safe, and can make mornings a lot easier. Try it. #pots #potssyndrome #potsawareness #posturalorthostatictachycardiasyndrome #mcas #mastcellactivationsyndrome #mastcellactivationdisorder #mastcell #heds #hypermobility #ehlersdanlos #ehlersdanlossyndrome

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